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Looking to add some fresh, chic touches to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add a little oomph to your powder room.

Climbing plants. Climbing vines indoors can add a jungly, naturalistic element to your space. Some of the coolest vines for interiors are ivy, heartleaf philodendron, jasmine and betel leaf plant.

Art. Don’t be afraid to add some unique art to your bathroom! A cool painting or sculpture can make a great focus piece.

You probably don’t wake up every morning and think, “How can I invest in my home today?” But it is something you should keep at the forefront of your mind if you want to improve both your quality of life and your financial future.

Here are some of the best projects to invest in if you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck:

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Your purse or wallet can be more than just a place to pull your money out of so you can spend it. It can also store a few things to remind you to use less money, or at least use it well.

Here are five things to keep in your wallet that can help you use your money well:

When preparing to batten down the hatches during a storm, don’t forget to pay attention to your furry family members. Loud, unpredictable noises and an uptick of electrical currents in the air can make your pet seriously scared when the weather goes wild. Here are three ways to soothe your dog or cat during an electrical storm.

If you pay your credit card bill in full each month and don’t pay interest, you’re using your credit wisely.

You’re not only getting a free 50-day loan through a credit card’s grace period, but you can get some of the best credit card rewards without having to pay the high interest rates that usually accompany the best rewards cards.

Low-interest credit cards can offer modest rewards. High-interest cards, however, usually offer higher rewards, such as more airline miles, points or cash back.

There is little that home cooks can do about rising prices at the local market, but there are plenty of ways to make your grocery fund go further. Check out a few of these simple kitchen hacks to save pennies that add up to dollars.

Grate your own cheese. You pay big time for the convenience of pre-grated cheese. Buy an economical chunk of cheddar, or whatever type of cheese you like, and grate it yourself. Freeze what you don’t need right away so you’ll always have some on hand.

The kitchen may be where you spend the most time in your house. If you're cooking for yourself or your family, you want to make sure your kitchen is fully functional for your needs. If you're not feeling very efficient, what are some things you can do to change the layout for better functionality? Here are a few simple tips:

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